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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time of Sunday November 19, 2023

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November 19, 2023

(Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14)
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.

Texts of the day

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First reading

First Reading (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31)

When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize. She brings him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. She obtains wool and...

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5)

Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways! For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored. R. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine...

Gospel (Matthew 25:14-30)

For the shorter version, omit the parts in brackets. Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two;...

Responsibility

Today's readings might be summarized in one word: responsibility. Each of us could reflect on the things for which we are currently responsible. In another season of life, our responsibilities will be different. What remains constant is the expectation that...

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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time of Sunday November 19, 2023

Texts of the day

Texts of the day

First reading

First Reading (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31)

Psalm

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5)

Gospel

Gospel (Matthew 25:14-30)

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Responsibility